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grommet definition

grom·met (gräm′it)

noun

  1. a ring of rope or metal used to fasten the edge of a sail to its stay, hold an oar in place, etc.
  2. an eyelet, as of metal or plastic, protecting an opening in cloth, leather, etc.

Etymology: < obs. Fr gromette (now gourmette), curb chain, bridle < gourmer, to curb, prob. < VL *grumus, throat

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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